Female former colleagues of Toronto Blue Jays analyst Gregg Zaun are speaking out following the 46-year-old’s Sportsnet firing last week for alleged “inappropriate behavior and comments.”

Speaking anonymously Friday to the Canadian Press, Zaun’s alleged sexist conduct was tolerated for years as a result of a toxic work environment, leaving female employees fearful to address the situation with higher-ups.

“Zaun’s on-air brand and image was based around aggressive masculinity, so when he wore [undershirts] around the office and made rude sexual comments directly to women, or in close proximity of women, with the clear intention of making us uncomfortable, it was sort of implied: that’s who he was, deal with it,” one employee claimed.

He was nicknamed “The Manalyst,” and women “didn’t feel empowered” to discuss Zaun’s behavior with an all-male senior management team. Another female employee said the former MLB catcher’s termination was the result of someone feeling “comfortable enough to speak up.”

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“It’s unfortunate that for so long, if you think of how long he’s been with the network, there’s a control room of so many people and there’s not one person who feels comfortable to flag that this isn’t right,” she said.

Zaun played for 16 seasons, winning a World Series with the Florida Marlins in 1997. He issued an apology Monday on social media.

“Without any exception whatsoever, I want to issue an absolute apology for any harm or distress which may have been caused by my comments with any female colleagues over the recent past. It has never been my intention to give offense to anyone,” Zaun posted in a lengthy statement on Facebook.

“I have done a lot of soul searching over the last few days and know that my ignorance of the harm caused by my language does not excuse it — for which I accept responsibility. While I am well recognized for my unfiltered criticism of others within the sports world, which has made many critics and enemies — in ignorance I allowed a similar attitude to influence all aspects of my lifestyle, causing distress for female colleagues.”

Zaun said he has been “blindsided and emotionally gutted” by the allegations and remains regretful.

“As I look to the future, I am fortunate enough to be surrounded and supported by family, close friends, and colleagues on whom I will continue to rely and thank for their support,” he wrote.